Went fron Audi Q5 to Kia sportage. Will never go back - this should be car of the year

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! It did win Best Family SUV in the 2023 What Car? Awards 😁

@metoo3773

Жыл бұрын

sounds amazing! We also had a q5, i hope it will meet our expectations. Is there anything you dont like about the kia? :)

@Jstars200

Жыл бұрын

@@metoo3773 Honestly, it’s the most complete car I have ever driven. It manages to combine contemporary design, ride comfort, nice interior and tech which just works. It’s really a complete package - not to forget the superior reliability only second to lexus/toyota. I think now after mercedes and Audi - I finally have found my loyal brand.

@metoo3773

Жыл бұрын

@@Jstars200 thanks for sharing! It sounds really great.

Great review👍 you are one of the first reviewers who have pointed out the rear wiper. Keep up the good work fella🙂

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching (and noticing!), I will keep it up!

A very good and in-depth review. Thank you.

@BuckleUpShow

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope it was useful ☺️

definitely better than a quishquosh, no contest

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

We agree

Nice review. I've been driving the HEV4 for a month and I can say that you're pretty accurate with this review. Lovely car. Well done on the review

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chris!

Here, in the U.S., Hyundais/KIAs have a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty!

@BuckleUpShow

Ай бұрын

Good for them

The Kia Sportage is a very nice car. Me and my family love and are satisfied with the Kia Sportage. I will buy a Kia car again next time.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like yours, Jasper was very impressed!

Brilliant, very detailed I'm grateful to you, perfect explanation. The mild hybrid is where I will be going. This will be the make & model car I will be getting when my Volvo C30 2009 model dies on me, my current car has the CD disc player I will miss that when I go buy a new model vehicle I'm so gutted about that, that is what I will miss most. It's a shame that the Kia Seltos isn't available in the UK as it's more compact a tad shorter than the Sportage that would have been my preferred model.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

That's how I used to feel about CDs, and now I don't think twice as my Spotify auto connects through android auto

Great review

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed it!

I recently bought a 2023 one for my wife, and we're both in love with it! In America the gas/petrol one has 187 bhp/178 lbs. of torque. The suspension is superb! And we only paid $25,210 for it!!!

@BuckleUpShow

6 ай бұрын

That seems like a bargain! Wish we had the same pricing over here 🙄

Well as you know, I’m not a crossover fan. But, if I was going to have one, this or the Tucson make the most sense to me.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Both brands are on fire at the moment 🔥

Annoying parts: 1) people on back must use seat belt , why car starts to make sound 2) no light when you open the mirror on sun shades 3) where to put your sun glass 4) cable car play 5) to open back door first you must open front door 6) to open bagage door autoly, you must Press hand brake button

@BuckleUpShow

4 ай бұрын

1) A legal requirement in a lot of countries, plus they save lives, why would you not want to wear one? 2) There were lights 3) Annoyingly, no sunglasses holder. We'd suggest a case and putting them in the centre armrest. 4) Annoying yes, but less likely to cause overheating than wireless charging whilst using wireless car play? 5) Not true, and possibly down to how the unlocking/locking process is configured. 6) Can't comment on this as didn't have a situation where I tried it, but seems sensible to make sure the car doesn't move when you are opening the boot?

In 2 minds...I saw the Kia today and it is great (build and looks). But then I went to see the Kodiaq and the interior and space are on another level.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

The Kodiaq is in the class above really and has 7 seats. The Karoq would be the true Skoda equivalent.

@Jstars200

Жыл бұрын

Kodiaq has bad quality and not comfy ride. Yes - it has more space but cant compete with sportage on anything else.

You missed a glaring feature on the GT-Line S models and that it has an opening Panoramic Sunroof, which your model had !

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Apologies - I believe it was a section I cut from the edit to save time? Certainly is a benefit as a panoramic sunroof is a very nice feature to have, especially when it opens!

At 7:20 you point out this is a high spec Sportage and praise it's quality; it would be interesting to know what a mid-spec version is like given that is what most people will buy. I watched this review as I'm getting a vehicle through Motability and was considering a Qashqai and Sportage amongst others. You need to bear in mind the spec for the price. You maybe able to get a higher spec Qashqai than an equivalent priced Sportage.

@BuckleUpShow

10 ай бұрын

The Kia Sportage interior is nicer than the Nissan Qashqai at any price point

Love the car so ordered the gt s . Got to admit though it agree with the wheels being too small

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Hello Jasper, why would you favour a PHEV over the HEV? Thanks.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

I haven't driven the PHEV in the Sorento, but have driven the equivalent powertrain before in another vehicle. If you want the additional power offered by the PHEV over the HEV, and have access to at-home/at-work charging, I'd go PHEV. Otherwise the HEV is an excellent all-rounder.

Could have got the bugs off the front. Could have worn trousers. Luckily I already ordered my GT Line S AWD HEV so wasn't too put off.

@BuckleUpShow

10 ай бұрын

What’s bugs on the front and wearing trousers got to do with if the Kia Sportage is any good?

0:45 Why is there movement in the grill ?

@BuckleUpShow

18 күн бұрын

This has active grille elements which open to increase airflow for cooling if needed, but will close to increase aerodynamic efficiency.

I’ve had the Qashqai and the Sportage and I think the Sportage is better❤

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

I've driven both reasonable amounts and I definitely agree with you there 😁

@vanquishpurr

Жыл бұрын

@@BuckleUpShow I’ve currently the 2020 Sportage 2 1.6 model. Im going to order the GT Line for September. Just can’t decide what colour to get 😁

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Personally I'd go for either "Blue Flame" or "Infra Red" as I like how much those colours pop

@vanquishpurr

Жыл бұрын

@@BuckleUpShow both look good.

@vanquishpurr

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been into the dealership today and I’ve order the Kia Sportage 1.6t ISG 3 in splash lemon 🍋 😁. Can’t wait!!!!

Currently looking at a Sportage but at quite a bit cheaper then the Sportage the qashqai might just pip it. To my disappointment ofc

@ricardosamuels7874

2 ай бұрын

Also why would you go phev over hev

@BuckleUpShow

2 ай бұрын

It's easily worth the extra money, but I know that doesn't mean the extra funds magically appear in your bank account

@BuckleUpShow

2 ай бұрын

Power and awd system, neither are necessities just personal preference

@ricardosamuels7874

2 ай бұрын

Yes indeed Also the wait time which isn’t ideal for me as a new driver: From other reviews phev specifically Awd isn’t worth the extra money.

After watching this review I still dont know if this car is better than Nissan Qashqai . Where is the comparison sir?

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

It's better than a Qashqai, in every way

I actually preferred the previous generation looks. This one seems to be fussy for the sake of being fussy, the design is hardly cohesive, almost like different departments designed different parts and didn’t communicate 😔

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Each to their own, but we think this looks a lot more modern and with the times

@jgre07

Жыл бұрын

@@BuckleUpShow I think this design looks way better, especially the interior! Kia and Hyundai have really pushed the envelope with their new production lineups and I'm here for it!

Own the full spec since 6 months or so. The safety tech is absolutely horrible. The smallest distance on the cruise control fits the QE2 between yourself and the car in front of you. While changing lanes to overtake the cruise control takes halve a decade to pick up speed. Steering assist will scream at you every minute to hold your hands on the steering wheel even if… you already have your hands on the wheel. Makes the Sportage un drive-able. Which is sad for an otherwise excellent car. Additionally KIA has completely missed the mark by not giving buyers the choice to opt for the larger Sportage that is sold in the rest of the world except in Europe.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

The minimum safe following time as per the Highway code is 2 seconds, at motor way speeds that means a distance of over 60 metres, the system will have been set up to reflect safety standards. In a similar vein the acceleration will have been calibrated to offer good fuel economy, if you wish to go faster you can use the accelerator. There is a deep irony in calling a car undrivable because it wants you to keep your hands on the wheel. If you want a larger seven seat vehicle Kia offers the Sorento, my guess is they did not with to cannibalise its sales. Thanks for watching!

@ramonschliszka6332

Жыл бұрын

@@BuckleUpShow never heard so much bs in my life. Asking the driver to keep his hands on the while he already has both hands on the wheel is just stupid. The two second rule is great but tell this all the assholes diving in the gap between two cars. It results in an emergency brake reaction endangering the cars behind me. It’s a nice car but this looks more like a commercial than a test.

They need to ditch the chrome.

@BuckleUpShow

3 ай бұрын

Good news! It’s been banned

@HecatombRecordings

Ай бұрын

All manufacturers should ditch the random chrome accents and most definitely gloss black plastic on interiors dashboards.

Better than a nissan qashqai? lol Recent Kia/Hyundai surpass in almost every aspect in their products.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

That’s what we had to find out, and it’s true.

Don't buy a Kia 2 year old car and the engines scrap the dealers don't want to know Kia UK doesn't do anything still have to pay for a car I don't have. Warning don't buy a Kia.

@BuckleUpShow

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the car serviced on time by a Kia dealership?

@hikki6478

Жыл бұрын

He definitely did not

@rajindernijjer

Жыл бұрын

@@hikki6478 I wouldn't wish this on my enemy

@applerider4205

Жыл бұрын

I own a 2021 kia sportage. It's a very nice car and my whole family is satisfied. No one will be fooled by your lies.

@rajindernijjer

Жыл бұрын

@@applerider4205 a week ago I was telling everyone it was the best car I ever had. How can it be a lie if 1000s have the same problem Google it. Drive belt tensioner fail ruins the engine.

what is this Mobilty shite that people keep talking about, is it for no workers????

@BuckleUpShow

2 ай бұрын

Motability is a charity in the United Kingdom. It oversees Motability Operations Ltd, which runs the Motability Scheme intended to enable disabled people, their families and their carers to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair, using their disability benefit. According to its response to a UK Government inquiry in 2019 into enhancing mobility for disabled citizens, Motability had over 620,000 customers.[1] According to Citizen's Advice, access to the charity's support to pay for a car is dependent on eligibility relative to mobility conditions in government schemes, including: Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) or War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.[2] Motability's 2019/2020 audit document reported 94% of persons using Motability's scheme to buy a car either have a physical disability or long term health condition.

What about sunroof oh you forgot

@BuckleUpShow

3 ай бұрын

We can confirm this has a sunroof